1982 Porsche 944 vs. 1985 Volvo 740
To start off, 1985 Volvo 740 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1985 Volvo 740.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Volvo 740 (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 944 | 1985 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 944 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
